Technical Officer

Centre for Oncology and Immunology; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Job summary

The Centre for Oncology and Immunology in Hong Kong invites applications for a Technical Officer (Ref No. 104221) to support cancer biomarker discovery using multi-omics, organoid technology and innovative animal models.

The role also contributes to anti-cancer and immuno-oncology drug development across a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should hold an MPhil or higher in Biomedical Sciences with 3+ years of advanced instrument operation in a biomedical lab, and hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• MPhil degree or above with at least 3 years of advanced instrument operation experience in biomedical research laboratory.
• Hands-on experience with single-cell sequencing technologies (e.g. 10X Genomics Chromium) and bioinformatics will be considered first.
• Experience with FACS analysis, Molecular Biology, CRISPR technologies, Next Generation Sequencing, 2D/3D Tissue Culture, PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, Cloning, or Drug screening will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist collaborative research projects in discovery of cancer biomarkers using multi-omics approaches, organoid technology and novel animal models.
• Support anti-cancer or immuno-oncology drug development.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team communications and documentation.

Skills

Single-cell sequencing

Bioinformatics

FACS analysis

2D/3D Tissue Culture

CRISPR technologies

Education

MPhil or above in Biomedical Sciences

Tools

10X Genomics Chromium

PCR

Western Blot

ELISA

Cloning

Job description

Technical Officer (Ref No. 104221)

Applications are invited for appointment as a Technical Officer (Ref No. 104221), to commence as soon as possible, on a fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Job Responsibilities

The appointees are expected to assist collaborative research projects in discovery of cancer biomarkers using large scale multi-omics approach, organoid technology and novel animal models, as well as anti-cancer or immuno-oncology drug development.

Qualifications and Skills

Applicants should possess a MPhil degree or above, preferably in Biomedical Sciences or related disciplines, with at least 3 years of advanced instrument operation experience in biomedical research laboratory; work experiences at the local universities and research core facilities will be an asset.

Applicants with hands-on experience with single-cell sequencing technologies (e.g. 10X Genomics Chromium) and bioinformatics background will be considered first. Applicants familiar with relevant research techniques in FACS analysis, Molecular Biology, CRISPR technologies, Next Generation Sequencing, 2D/3D Tissue Culture, PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, Cloning, or Drug screening will also be considered.

The applicants should have a good command of written and spoken English and strong communication skills, team player, self-motivated, organized, detail-minded, hardworking, willing to learn new techniques, and able to work well in a multidisciplinary team.

Location and Working Conditions

The appointee shall work in Hong Kong Science and Technology Park.

Overseas graduates are welcome to apply, the qualification awarding institution should be the top 100 institutions for STEM-related subjects in QS/Shanghai Jiao Tong Uni/Times Higher Education world university rankings.

Salary, Benefits and Working Hours

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.